How to find DataStage Pros
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:49 am
>Would any one out there have a list of questions to ask to ascertain
>someones ability on Datastage?.
>
>Thanks in advance for your responses
Ah, that is a tough challenge. In my opinion, it is vital to have someone
very experienced with DataStage do the interview for you in order to gauge
the person's capability on DataStage. It is the same with just about any
languages out there -- C/C++, Java, Perl, and so on forth. If you do not
have that person, you could hire someone with a known quality to fill the
expert shoes for you in interviews.
The best central place to find an expert would be on
http://www.dsxchange.com. If that person were not well qualified for any
particular genre (i.e. that person is a pro on Server, but okay with PX),
that person would likely point you to someone who is an expert for that
field.
It is not just questions you need to ask; it is the ability to validate that
person's answers. For example, as a PX guy, I would flunk a very well
placed Server question if it covers partitioning for performance purpose.
However, that Server expert would probably flunk my well-placed questions
concerning Datasets.
If you do not need a critical expert in any fields, then find someone who
has a strong capability to learn new things. Not those that pay lip
service, but those that demonstrate creativity and ability to adapt to new
requirements. You would want that bare minimum for your DataStage
developer.
Sorry for not providing you with concrete lists, but I hope I am able to
provide you with some ideas.
-T.J.
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>someones ability on Datastage?.
>
>Thanks in advance for your responses
Ah, that is a tough challenge. In my opinion, it is vital to have someone
very experienced with DataStage do the interview for you in order to gauge
the person's capability on DataStage. It is the same with just about any
languages out there -- C/C++, Java, Perl, and so on forth. If you do not
have that person, you could hire someone with a known quality to fill the
expert shoes for you in interviews.
The best central place to find an expert would be on
http://www.dsxchange.com. If that person were not well qualified for any
particular genre (i.e. that person is a pro on Server, but okay with PX),
that person would likely point you to someone who is an expert for that
field.
It is not just questions you need to ask; it is the ability to validate that
person's answers. For example, as a PX guy, I would flunk a very well
placed Server question if it covers partitioning for performance purpose.
However, that Server expert would probably flunk my well-placed questions
concerning Datasets.
If you do not need a critical expert in any fields, then find someone who
has a strong capability to learn new things. Not those that pay lip
service, but those that demonstrate creativity and ability to adapt to new
requirements. You would want that bare minimum for your DataStage
developer.
Sorry for not providing you with concrete lists, but I hope I am able to
provide you with some ideas.
-T.J.
_________________________________________________________________
Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home.
http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx